CompTIA Network+ Gold Library Online Course

Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ exam.

Click for more information about online courses The CompTIA Network+ is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration. It demonstrates critical understanding of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support.

The Cengage Education CompTIA Network+ 2005 online course gives students the grounding to design, implement and troubleshoot LAN and WAN internetworks. You’ll learn about essential protocols, networking devices, network oriented operating system configuration and potential trouble spots.

Designed to prepare candidates for the CompTIA Network+ exam, the course covers all the major networking platforms: Microsoft, Cisco, Unix and Novell.

Key areas of learning:

  • Describe and connect specific network technologies including Ethernet (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps), 802.1 wireless LANs (802.11a/b/g) and Token Ring
  • Troubleshoot networks with an organized methodology
  • Describe operation of the TCP/IP protocol and component protocols of this stack
  • Identify remote and WAN connectivity options
  • Configure IP addresses, subnet masks and configure a workstation's default gateway
  • Differentiate name resolution strategies
  • Describe security devices and when they should be used
  • Use command line tools such as IPCONFIG, NSLOOKUP, NBTSTAT, NETSTAT, PING and TRACERT
  • Configure networking parameters in Windows® NT, 2000, XP and 2003, Mac OS X, Linux® and Unix®
  • Attach a client to a Microsoft, Mac OS X, Unix or Novell Netware network
  • Describe features and directory services in various operating systems
  • Describe fault and disaster recovery options for networking components
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Course Number B0042
Course Type Online
Course Duration Max 6 months
Study Hours Approx 30 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Learning periods

This course contains 1 learning period

External Examinations:

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to prepare for the Vendor examinations. The Vendor examinations are taken through external Testing Centres and are an additional cost to the student over and above the cost of the course.

On completion of this course:

Upon successful completion of this course you will be issued a Cengage Education (Non Certification) Certificate in Network +.

Computer Requirements

Windows XP

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  • Firefox 1.0 or higher
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  • Processor – Pentium-class or higher
  • RAM – 64 MB (128 MB recommended)
  • Soundcard with speaker or headphones
  • 2.5" Floppy Disk Drive

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Subjects You’ll Cover

Unit 1: Basic Networking Concepts

  • Topic A: Networking Fundamentals
  • Topic B: Types of Servers
  • Topic C: Topologies
  • Topic D: Planning in Network Design
  • Unit Summary

Unit 2: The OSI Model

  • Topic A: Introduction to the OSI Model
  • Unit Summary

Unit 3: Network Adapters

  • Topic A: Network Adapter Configuration
  • Topic B: Troubleshooting Network Adapter Problems
  • Unit Summary

Unit 4: Introducing Protocols

  • Topic A: Introduction to Protocols
  • Topic B: Channel Access Methods
  • Topic C: Transport Protocols
  • Topic D: Remote Access Protocols
  • Topic E: Security Protocols
  • Unit Summary

Unit 5: Network Cabling and Devices

  • Topic A: Network Communication Methods
  • Topic B: Cables and Connectors
  • Topic C: Coaxial and Fiber Optic Cables
  • Topic D: Ethernet and Token Ring Devices
  • Unit Summary

Unit 6: Internetworking Components

  • Topic A: Introduction to Internetworking
  • Topic B: Introducing Bridges, Routers and Switches
  • Unit Summary

Unit 7: Remote and WAN Connectivity

  • Topic A: Introduction to Remote Connectivity
  • Topic B: Installing and Configuring a Modem
  • Topic C: Remote Access Service (RAS) and Remote Access Clients
  • Topic D: WAN Connectivity
  • Unit Summary
  • Managing Routing and Remote Access
  • Configuring a Remote Access Policy

Unit 8: Troubleshooting Hardware Components

  • Topic A: Introduction to Troubleshooting
  • Topic B: Introduction to Common Network Tools
  • Topic C: The Science of Troubleshooting
  • Unit Summary
  • Network Monitor

Unit 9: TCP/IP Fundamentals

  • Topic A: Evolution of TCP/IP
  • Topic B: TCP/IP Fundamentals
  • 9 - Well-Known Port Numbers
  • Unit Summary

Unit 10: TCP/IP Addressing and Subnetting

  • Topic A: IP Addressing
  • Topic B: Subnetting and Special Addressing
  • Topic C: TCP/IP Configuration
  • Unit Summary
  • Alternate Configuration and APIPA
  • Configuring Static and Dynamic IP Addresses

Unit 11: Name Resolution

  • Topic A: The HOSTS File and Domain Name System
  • Topic B: NetBIOS Name Resolution
  • Unit Summary

Unit 12: Firewalls and Proxies

  • Topic A: Firewalls
  • Topic B: Proxy Servers
  • Unit Summary
  • Configuring a Remote Access Server for a VPN Connection

Unit 13: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

  • Topic A: TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools
  • Topic B: Telnet
  • Topic C: File Transfer Protocol
  • Topic D: Troubleshooting Examples
  • Unit Summary
  • Using Nslookup and DNSCmd to verify resource records
  • Name Resolution
  • Network Monitor
  • TCP/IP Utilities Part 1
  • TCP/IP Utilities Part 2

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